"Us, too." Over the line, Lucy could practically hear the wheels turning in Pam's head. "We need new blood. Younger people. People with higher metabolic rates, who can eat cookies without gaining weight."

"All the kids have summer jobs, school sports have already started..."

"I mean young people like your neighbors, the folks in that new development."

"Prudence Path? I hardly know them," protested Lucy.

"Why don't you invite them all over for dessert and coffee one evening? Don't you think it's about time you got to know your neighbors?"

Lucy had her doubts, but she didn't want to disappoint Pam. "Okay," she said.

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Star Spangled Murder

New Year's Eve Murder

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